Monthly Archives: February 2014

HB3011, a bill that would legalize industrial hemp for production within the state, was introduced by Del. Mike Manypenny (D-49) on Jan. 9. It was passed through the house and moved to the Senate Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass by a majority before it is voted upon by the full senate.

After undergoing another metamorphosis, a bill to end cooperation with the implementation of Obamacare in Georgia emerged from the House Judiciary committee and moved on to the full House with a favorable report.

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A privacy protection bill to set limits on unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) making its way through the Iowa state legislature has passed the state house and is scheduled to receive a senate subcommittee hearing that will determine its fate.

Last year, SB548 was introduced to protect the 2nd Amendment from federal usurpation. (learn more about it here) It was then referred to the Public Safety Committee where it has lied dormant ever since. The bill is still alive during the 2014 legislative session.

On Feb. 6, HB1016 or the Cannabis Freedom Act was introduced to nullify federal marijuana prohibition in the state of Maryland. (learn about it here) It was promptly referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass by majority vote before it is moved to the whole house for consideration. STATUS: HB1016 will…

A1164, a bill in the New Jersey assembly that would put severe restrictions on the use of drones by law enforcement within the state, was introduced by Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-16) on Jan. 16. It was promptly referred to the Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee where it will need to pass by a majority before it receives a full vote in the assembly.

HB1010, a bill that would legalize industrial hemp for production within the state, was introduced on Feb. 6 by Del. Don Dwyer (R-31). It was sent to the Environmental Matters Committee where it will have to be passed by a majority before it is considered for a vote by the whole house.

Utah state senator Howard Stephenson introduced SB 167 to drastically restrict the ability of law enforcement to use drones, effectively prohibiting their use for surveillance without a warrant. (learn more about the bill here)